Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader C?esar Ch?avez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and other farm workers.
Traces the life and accomplishments of Spanish explorer and conquistador, Francisco V?squez de Coronado, who led a major expedition from Mexico through what is now the southwestern United States.
Examines the history of migrant workers in the United States, discussing why people are willing to leave Mexico to do such hard work for so little pay, and looking at efforts to improve conditions for migrant workers.
Chronicles the life and discusses the legacy of the turn-of-the-century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrow the Diaz government in the Revolution of 1910. Includes sidebars, a time line, and a glossary.
Introduces the life of Hern?n Cort?s, the Spanish explorer who discovered Baja California and explored the Pacific coast of Mexico, but who is best remembered for conquering the Aztec Empire.
Introduces the life of the world-famous Mexican artist who overcame polio, injuries from a near-fatal bus accident, a tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera, and other difficulties.
